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Trump thrusts McDonald's into political arena in final days of campaign
The former president visited one of the fast-food chain's Pennsylvania franchises as he questioned Kamala Harris' claim she once worked at a McDonald's.
Liam Payne fans gather in great crowds to pay tribute in London’s Hyde Park
London's Hyde Park was one of the several sites around the world for an outpouring of love, grief and recollection in honour of the One Direction singer.
Pope names 14 new saints
The group includes the "martyrs of Damascus", killed in Syria during the Ottoman Empire.
Cuba faces third day of blackouts as Hurricane Oscar nears
Just 16 percent of the country had power restored when the aging energy grid again overloaded.
Kamala Harris celebrates 60th birthday campaigning at Georgia church
Meanwhile, Donald Trump mocks Harris with a McDonald's visit, as the US election campaign ramps up.
At least 87 dead or missing after airstrike in Gaza
It is one of the highest death tolls for months from a single attack.
US: highly classified info about Israel, Iran gets leaked
Two weeks to go until the US Presidential election - Katherine Firkin is on the job out of New York Audio
Moldova goes to polls amid allegations of Russia meddling
It's election time in Moldova - Anita Purcell-Sjölund has this report from Europe Audio
Israel's military says it attacked Hezbollah's intelligence HQ in Beirut
Israel claims to have killed three Hezbollah commanders and hit an underground workshop for the production of weapons.
Ex-special forces commander takes up Indonesian presidency
As nation's eighth president, Prabowo Subianto has promised free meals for school children, economic growth, self-sufficiency and an increasingly global role for the country.
Worlds of Music 20 October, 2024
Music from the world, for the world, with Orlando Julius, Trilok Gurtu, Nitin Sawhney, and Senegalese kora player, Seckou Keita. Audio
King Charles makes first appearance of six-day Australian tour
The reigning monarch attended a Sydney church on Sunday after touching down Friday evening.
The US county that picks presidents
Erie County, in the northwest corner of Pennsylvania, is what election watchers call a "boomerang county". Can it predict what will happen this year? Audio
Inside the 11th-hour race to save death row inmate from execution
Robert Roberson sat praying in a cell, just feet from the execution chamber. Meanwhile, the state and his advocates were fighting over his fate.
Hamas mourns Sinwar, vows no hostage release until war ends
Hamas has vowed it will not release the hostages seized during its 7 October attack on Israel until the Gaza war ends.
Russia, Ukraine each swap 95 prisoners of war
Ukrainian news reports say the returnees include Ukrainian journalist and rights advocate Maksym Butkevych.
Two athletes die at World Triathlon Championships in Spain
Both competitors - one from Mexico and one from Great Britain - were participating in the sprint category on the first day of competition.
Pakistan schools, unis closed after violent protests
Hundreds have been demonstrating after a student was allegedly attacked, but officials say they have not found any evidence of such an incident.
The drama surrounding the Miss Universe Fiji controversy - and finally, a winner
After six weeks of confusion and online furore the official Miss Universe Organisation have named Manshika Prasad the winner. Audio
Texas state judge blocks execution of man in shaken baby syndrome case
Just hours before Robert Roberson was to be put to death, a judge issued a temporary order.